Newfield to honor veterans during 15th annual ceremony

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Posted Oct. 31, 2013 at 3:15 AM

Posted Oct. 31, 2013 at 3:15 AM

This year marks the 15th annual Veterans Day Ceremony that the Newfield Historical Society has organized for the veterans in town. Veterans will be honored on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the veterans’ monument at the Newfield Town Office at 637 Water Street.

According to Shirley Campbell, the organizer of the event, State Senator Ron Collins and State Representative Jim Campbell will speak at the ceremony, and Hazel McGlincey will read a poem. Sen. Susan Collins has been invited to speak, but as yet, she has not responded.

Anyone else who would like to make a brief speech at the event will be welcome to do so.

Greg Cuffey, the president of the historical society, will be the master of ceremonies.

Roger LeBlanc and Adam King will place the wreath, made by Cheryl Ring, on the monument.

Ann Cuffey will serve as the Color Guard on her horse.

Newfield’s selectmen, members of the Town Office staff and local rescuers and firefighters also have been invited.

Geoffrey Thayer will perform “Taps” at the end of the ceremony.

Afterward, sandwiches, pickles, chips, cider, coffee and desserts will be served at the Newfield Village Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

WILLOWBROOK HOSTING HALLOWEEN BASH TONIGHT

Willowbrook Village at 70 Elm Street will resemble The Wild Wild West tonight, Thursday, Oct. 31, when the museum holds its annual Halloween celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The event is a “No-Scare Halloween Party” during which children will be able to trick-or-treat throughout the village.

This year’s holiday event will include a scavenger hunt on the western side of the museum campus, and not-so-scary creatures of tradition will be paired with artifacts. In addition, there will be such games as a steam train race, Bag-a-Buffalo, Pin the Tail on the Donkey, and a ring toss at O.K. Corral, with many western and Oregon Trail-theme games and activities, cowboys and cowgirls.

A maze will be set up to wind through and experience the sites of the historical Oregon Trail, first-hand. And to top it all off, there will be a party that includes face-painting, pumpkin-painting, doughnuts on a string and a costume contest.

Don’t miss out — this one is a freebee!

TAG SALE!

The Line Elementary School at 818 Water Street will have a gigantic tag sale on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit the school’s activities and field trips.

LUNCH BUNCH OFF TO OSSIPEE

The Newfield Lunch Bunch is headed to Ossipee for Chinese food on Wednesday, Nov. 6. They will meet at Wonton’s Restaurant at 4774 White Mountain Highway between 11 and 11:15 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to join the fun.

FOLLOW THE SNOWFLAKE TRAIL

It’s that time of year again, when local businesses open their doors for early Christmas shopping, in what is called “Follow the Snowflake Trail.”

The Snowflake Trail in Newfield will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8, 9 and 10. Newfield’s local merchants will open their doors with refreshments and plenty of great holiday shopping.

The Newfield Farmers and Artisans Market will have their annual Holiday Fair on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Red Barn at 70 Elm Street in Willowbrook. The event will feature plenty of unique crafts, home-baked goodies and much more for your shopping pleasure. Also, Walter Bailey will be there to sign his new book, “From Groundwater to Grass Roots.”

Barnswallow Pottery at 51 Elm Street will be included in the Snowflake Trail on all three days from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. While there, you’ll find pottery, books, antiques, fleece clothing, jewelry, felted gnomes, maple syrup and holiday berries. Yours truly will be there on Saturday, Nov. 9, to sign copies if my new book, “Amelia’s Garden.”

Hilltop Boilers at 157 Elm Street also will be open on all three days from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will feature maple syrup, whoopie pies and other delicious maple products. Maple syrup will also be available in a variety of decorative containers.

Annie’s Teeny Tiny Quilt Shop at 92 Staples Road will be joining in on the snowflake trail this year. The shop features fabric, notions, books, and patterns for a “make your own” holiday gift. The shop will be open on Thursday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The shop currently has a display of quilts featured at the Limerick Library at 55 Washington Street.

Other businesses in the surrounding towns of Limerick and Limington are also part of the Snowflake Trail, so get your map and have fun! There are 12 in all for the ladies to make a day of it! And, there are three local restaurants at which to take a lunch break.

■ Newfield Selectmen will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Public Safety Building at 85 Water Street at 7 p.m.

■ Newfield Firefighters will have a training session on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Public Safety Building at 85 Water Street in West Newfield at 7 p.m. New members are welcome to attend.

■ Tea Time will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Newfield Village Library at 637 Water Street at 3 p.m.

■ Newfield’s Comprehensive Planning Board will have its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the West Newfield Town Hall at 23 South Effingham Road at 7 p.m.

■ The Newfield Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the West Newfield Town Hall following the comprehensive planning board meeting.

COUNTRY CUPBOARD

The Country Cupboard this week is getting back to basics for low-carb, healthy eating that will help to maintain a better diet to lose weight. The delicious recipe that I have chosen is for Vegetable Strata from the “Low-Carb Bible Cookbook.”

There is no need to sacrifice taste and flavor on a diet; there are plenty of recipes in the book to make your mouth water.